U.S. equity futures rose Wednesday night as investors digested the latest Big Tech earnings and the Federal Reserve's decision to hold rates steady.
Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 158 points, signaling a potential rebound for Wall Street after a session marked by cautious positioning following the central bank's policy announcement.
Microsoft shares jumped following its earnings report, providing a key lift to broader market sentiment.
The tech giant's performance helped offset lingering uncertainty from the Fed's decision to maintain current interest rates, which had previously weighed on risk appetite.
Traders are now looking to recover from the sell-off that characterized much of the Fed Day trading session.
The positive move in futures comes as global markets show signs of stabilizing.